Paul Thompson

Paul Thompson

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Paul Thompson is the mayor of Port Antonio, Jamaica, known for his active role in local governance and community development. Recently, he has been in the spotlight for addressing the ongoing renovations and improvements at the Blue Lagoon, a popular tourist attraction in East Portland. Thompson emphasized the enhancements made to the facility, including better security, maintenance, and overall visitor experience, while dismissing rumors about restricted access to the site. His commitment to transforming Blue Lagoon into a safe and attractive destination reflects his dedication to revitalizing the local tourism industry.

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Paul Thompson, Mayor of Port Antonio, urged continued investment in outdoor experiences that highlight Jamaica’s authentic offerings beyond hotel walls.

Island Village moves to fill tourism gap after Melissa | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-12-18
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Paul Thompson is the RNZ chief executive emphasizing the importance of maintaining public trust.

Media Insider: RNZ salary costs rise $5m, number of people earning more than $100,000 increases from 145 to 178
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-09
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Mayor Paul Thompson urged other resort towns to match Hah-R-Mony’s vigour in revitalizing tourism.

Stakeholders in east rally to support western tourism recovery | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-11-18
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Paul Thompson is the chief executive of RNZ and has been addressing the challenges faced by the organization.

Is the criticism of Radio NZ National fair?
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-12
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Pastor Paul Thompson directed the worship session at the site of the destroyed church building.

Melissa victims worship under tents at site of destroyed church building | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-11-10
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The review, written by former RNZ news boss Richard Sutherland, highlighted a raft of cultural problems at RNZ National.

Media Insider: RNZ shake-up - commercial media executive Andrew Szusterman appointed to board
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-17
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Paul Thompson is the RNZ boss who rejected the idea of relocating both presenters of Morning Report to Auckland.

Media Insider: Stuff CEO Sinead Boucher targeted in journalists’ strike; RNZ boss on talent and future location of Morning Report; Analyst on NZME - ‘a bit to prove’
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-28
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RNZ chief executive Paul Thompson met with radio team members and shared the audio plan with the organisation last week.

Media Insider: ‘Hurtful’, ‘distressing’: Some RNZ staff fuming over scathing internal review - RNZ responds; Sky inks news rugby rights deal; Stripe Studios boss’s former home for sale
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-22
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RNZ chief executive Paul Thompson met with radio team members and shared the audio plan with the organisation last week.

Media Insider: ‘Hurtful’, ‘distressing’ - some RNZ staff fuming over scathing internal review - RNZ responds; Stripe Studios boss’s former home for sale; Hugh Grant’s praise for Kiwi journalist’s work
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-21
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Paul Thompson is striving to rebuild the cumulative audience of RNZ National.

Media Insider: Scathing RNZ National radio review highlights cultural issues, recommends hiring presenters and on-air voices aligned to audience
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-14
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Paul Thompson spoke about the need for kindness towards the less fortunate.

Portland Drop-in Centre and Night Shelter now open | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-07-19
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Paul Thompson, RNZ chief executive, expressed that he will miss Megan Whelan and praised her talents.

Media Insider: Top RNZ executive resigns as broadcaster tackles budget cuts, voluntary redundancies
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-09
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Paul Thompson is the chief executive and editor in chief of RNZ.

Media Insider: RNZ Morning Report faces shake-up - longtime executive editor Martin Gibson retires
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-01
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Paul Thompson is the chief executive of RNZ who described the loss of journalism roles as deeply concerning.

Media Insider: RNZ seeks voluntary redundancies, following $18m budget cut over next four years
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-17
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Thompson’s father Paul played at the club most Sundays and passed away from throat cancer in 2016.

Teed up: Rising Kiwi pro golfer on reality of life on the road and swapping band sound checks for sporting pay cheques
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-16
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Paul Thompson is the chief of cardiology at Hartford Hospital.

Is too much exercise bad for your heart?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-06-12
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Paul Thompson is the RNZ chief executive who declined to be interviewed for the article.

Media Insider: AM transmissions of up to seven Auckland radio stations – including sport and Pacific broadcasts – threatened under RNZ plans to replace transmission masts
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-08
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Paul Thompson was acknowledged by Ann-Marie Vaz as the mayor of the best performing parish council islandwide.

‘Silly statements from educated people’ | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-06-07
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Port Antonio Mayor Paul Thompson stated that the travel advisory downgrade is a testament to improving safety in the region.

Downgraded travel advisory brings hope to tourism stakeholders in northeast | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-06-02
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Paul Thompson is the chief executive of RNZ who emphasized the importance of strengthening live radio performance.

Media Insider: RNZ National and Morning Report radio audiences fall to lowest levels in more than five years
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-05-27
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THE Friends for Life Committee will host a joint Paul ‘Dingus’ Thompson and Cornelius ‘Money’ Williams Men and co-ed slow pitch invitational tournament.

Sports calendar May 23 | The Tribune
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2025-05-23
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The Friends for Life Committee will host a joint Paul ‘Dingus’ Thompson and Cornelius ‘Money’ Williams Men and co-ed slow pitch invitational tournament.

Sports calendar May 22 | The Tribune
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2025-05-23
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